Osteria Marco

Osteria

Rhymes with: Knows Maria, Ghost Tortilla…

Little Italy on Larimer Square

Casual Italian in Denver

Osteria Marco, named for the youngest Bonanno son, opened its doors just in time to celebrate Marco’s fourth birthday in October, 2007.

Chef-proprietor Frank Bonanno wanted to complement his highly successful high-end Italian eatery, Luca (named for the older Bonanno boy) by offering a little brother—a more playful version of Luca, but with the same artisan spirit, impeccable service, and the best house made burrata in Denver.

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The Menu

Lunch

Happy Hour

Dinner

Dessert

Drinks

Sunday Brunch

Reserve

Lunch

We’re kind of famous for this. Creamy Sweet Center, Firm Edge, Made Here Daily & Served with Grilled Bread
19

House Made. Creamy, Slightly Sweet. Served with Grilled Bread
17

Our Favorites, with Crispy Gnocco Fritto
25

With Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
24

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
34

Add Burrata +12
Add Prosciutto +11

Basil Pesto, Tuscan Olive Oil, Crushed Chile
12

Simply Perfect with Lemon & Parmesan
14

Spiced Carrot Puree, Balsamic, Fennel Salad, Micro Greens
20

White Wine Tomato Fennel Broth, Italian Sausage
24

Calabrian Chile Aioli & Pomodoro
21

Calabrian Chile Aioli, Basil Oil
16

Add Grilled Prawns (3) +10
Add Grilled Chicken +9
Add Grilled Salmon* +14
Add Filet Mignon* +20

Pine Nuts, Salami, Cherry Tomato, Gorgonzola, Red Wine Vinaigrette
14

Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Hard Boiled Egg, Crispy Pancetta, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Avocado, Bleu Cheese Dressing
22

Red and Golden Beets, Green Apple, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette
19

Mixed Greens, Grilled Ciabatta, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette
17

Romaine, White Anchovy, Shaved Parmesan
18

Shaved Parmesan, Pickled Red Onion, Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
14

Spring Pesto Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Grated Parmesan
28

Roasted Oyster and Cremini Mushrooms, Cream, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
29

House Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Parmesan
31

Tomato Basil Sauce with House Sausage or Meatballs
29

Guanciale, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Egg Yolk, Parmesan
29

Tagliatelle, San Marzano Tomato, Basil & Calabrian Chile
33

Goat Cheese, Olive Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Chile, Oregano
20

House Sausage, House Meatball, Pepperoni, House Ricotta
23

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella, Prosciutto & Arugula
25

Black Mission Fig Puree, Caramelized Onion
23

Robiola and Brie Cheese, Bechamel, White Truffle Oil
21

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella & Basil
20

Italian Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Bellissimo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Broccolini, Mozzarella
20

Served with Caesar* or Arugula Salad

Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Basil Pesto, Pickled Red Onion, Arugula, Tomato, Balsamic Vinegar
16

Salami, Pepperoni, Mortadella, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, Pepperoncini, Red Wine Vinaigrette
19

Prosciutto, Ham, Burrata, Arugula, Red Wine Vinaigrette
18

Crispy Pancetta, Smoked Turkey, Fontina, Tomato, Garlic Aioli
17

Chicken, Marinara, Pesto, Mozzarella, House Ciabatta (Contains Nuts)
20

Crispy Eggplant, Marinara, Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella, House Ciabatta
18

House Meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella
19

Reserve

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday, 3PM – 5PM

4

Lemon, Parmesan
7

Polenta, Arugula, Ricotta
5

Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic, Parsley
5

Gnocco Fitto, Blackberry Mostarda
5

7

10

Add Pepperoni +3

3

6

Pinot Grigio or Sangiovese
8

8

Reserve

Dinner

We’re kind of famous for this. Creamy Sweet Center, Firm Edge, Made Here Daily & Served with Grilled Bread
19

House Made, Fresh, Creamy, Slightly Sweet, Served with Grilled Bread
17

Our Favorites, with Crispy Gnocco Fritto
25

With Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
24

Our Favorite Meats & Cheeses with Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & House Mostarda
34

Add Burrata +12
Add Prosciutto +11

Basil Pesto, Tuscan Olive Oil, Crushed Chile
12

Simply Perfect, with Lemon & Parmesan
14

Spice Carrot Puree, Balsamic, Fennel Salad, Micro Greens
20

White Wine Tomato Fennel Broth, Italian Sausage
24

Calabrian Chile Aioli & Pomodoro
21

Calabrian Chile Aioli, Basil Oil
16

Add Grilled Prawns (3) +10
Add Grilled Chicken +9
Add Grilled Salmon* +14
Add Filet Mignon* +20

Pine Nuts, Salami, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Red Wine Vinaigrette
14

Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Hard Boiled Egg, Crispy Pancetta, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Avocado, Bleu Cheese Dressing
22

Red & Golden Beets, Green Apple, Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic
19

Mixed Greens, Grilled Ciabatta, Fresh Mozzarella, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinaigrette
17

White Anchovy, Shaved Parmesan
18

Shaved Parmesan, Pickled Red Onion, Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
14

Spring Pesto Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato, Grated Parmesan
28

Thin Sheets of Pasta, Local Beef, Italian Asiago, Herb Gremolata
33

Roasted Oyster and Cremini Mushrooms, Cream, Parmesan, Truffle Oil
29

House Bolognese, San Marzano Tomato, Parmesan
31

Tomato Basil Sauce with House Sausage or Meatballs
29

Guanciale, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Egg Yolk, Parmesan
29

Tagliatelle, San Marzano Tomato, Basil & Calabrian Chile
33

Goat Cheese, Olive Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Chile, Oregano
20

House Sausage, House Meatball, Pepperoni, House Ricotta
23

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula
25

Black Mission Fig Puree, Caramelized Onion
23

Robiola, Bechamel, White Truffle Oil
21

San Marzano Tomato, House Mozzarella & Basil
20

Italian Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Bellissimo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Broccolini, Mozzarella
20

Crispy Chicken Breast, House Radiatore, Pomodoro & Mozzarella
36

Crispy Eggplant, House Radiatore, Pomodoro & Mozzarella
33

Colorado Lamb, Creamy Polenta, Capra Ricotta & Smoked Tomato Brodo
35

Tomato Ratatouille, Basil Oil, Crispy Zucchini, Sauteed Garlic Spinach with Tomato, Cream, and Lemon Tuscan Sauce
34

Mashed potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Crispy Leek, Demi Glace
44

Saffron Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Charred Cherry Tomato, Pork Jus
39

Reserve

Dessert

Iconic. With Vanilla Gelato and Fresh Whipped Cream
14

Chocolatey Brownie, Chocolate Mousse, Brownie Base, Slathered in Ganache and Drizzled in a Raspberry Sugo with Raspberry Sorbet
14

The Classic Espresso Soaked Lady Fingers Plunged in Mascarpone
14

Sweetened Ricotta and Toasted Pistachios Piped into a Crispy Shell
12

A Zesty Medley of Lemon, Lime, & Orange Citrus Curd with a Strawberry Coulis & A White Chocolate tree
15

Ask about our Seasonal Flavors!
9

Warm Espresso Poured Over House Gelato with a Lady Finger for Dipping. A European Treat!
12

Reserve

Drinks

Espolon Repo, Peach Amaretto, Lime, Orange
16

Del Maguey Vida, Ancho Reyes, Lime, Cucumber, Cilantro
17

Olive Oil and Black Pepper Infused Altamura Vodka, Lemon Oil
16

Knob Creek Rye, Luxardo Cherry, Lemon, Lambrusco
17

Brown Butter Washed Wild Turkey, Angostura, Demerara
18

Bombay, Domaine de Canton, Cucumber, Basil, Lime
17

Lemongrass Infused Vodka, St. Germaine, Limonata, Peychaud’s
16

Lager – Italy
8

Milk Stout Nitro – Longmont, CO
8

Seasonal Cider – Denver, CO
8

Hefeweizen – Denver, CO
8

Hazy IPA – Denver, CO
8

Colorado IPA – Denver, CO
8

Amber Ale – Denver, CO
8

Pale Ale – Durango, CO
7

IPA – Denver, CO
8

Lager – Golden, CO
7

Non-Alcoholic Lager – Boulder, CO
7

Cucumber-Lavender Lemonade
9

Free Spirited Rum, Mionetto Apertif, Pineapple, Lime, Brown Sugar
9

Clean CO Tequila, Cold Brew, Vanilla Sugar
9

Honey, Blackberry, Lemon, Soda
9

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda
14

Gin, Lemon, Honey
15

Whiskey, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
16

Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime
14

Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Vanilla
16

Limoncello | Orangecello | Seasonal Limoncello
10

Limoncello Flight
25

Cinnamon Roll Martini
15

’15 Maculan ‘Torcolato’
15

’17 Ben Rye ‘Passito Di Pantelleria
15

’07 Donatella ‘Vin Santo
12

Taylor Fladgate 10yr Tawny
12

Taylor Fladgate 20yr Tawny
14

Luna
8

Cynar
9

Elisir Novasa
9

Fernet Branca
10

Branca Menta
10

Grand Brulot
10

Cynar 70
11

Sibona
11

Sambucca
11

Cardamaro
12

Caffe Amaro
12

Sfumato Rabarbaro
13

Averna
13

Montenegro
13

Nonino
18

Flight of Three
21

Sunday Brunch

Menu every Sunday from 11am – 3pm
Show every Sunday from 11am – 1pm

You Came Here for the Bottomless! The Perfect Ratio: Mostly Prosecco, a Splaaaaaash of OJ
20
Bottomless: 11am – 2pm

Calabrian Chili Infused Vodka, Bloody Mary Mix, Worcestershire, Lime, Soppressata Skewer (Not your Mom’s Bloody Mary!)
16

Wild Turkey 101, Blackberry Puree, Lime, Ginger Beer
14

Skyy Vodka, St. Elder Espresso, Sugar and Cold Brew
17

IG-worthy Tower of 8 Aperol Spritzes to share!
65

White Anchovy & Shaved Parmesan
18

Arugula, Candied Walnuts, Green Apple, Yellow and Red Beets, Honey Dijon
19

Romaine, Arugula, Pine Nuts, Salami, Tomato, Gorgonzola, Red Wine Vinaigrette
14

On Crispy Pressed House Bread. Served with Arugula Salad.

Ricotta, Arugula and Prosciutto, Of Course
19

Crispy Chicken Breast Nestled in Melty House Mozzarella, Marinara & Basil Pesto
20

Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper, Basil Pesto, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Arugula & Balsamic
16

Your Favorite Meats & Cheeses. With Gnocco Fritto, Grilled Bread & Seasonal Mostarda
34

Made Here Daily! Served with Garlic Rubbed Grilled Bread
19

House Smoked Salmon with Ricotta & Dill atop Chewy Ciabatta with Radish & Cucumber
18

Do You Like Big Buns? Four of ‘em, Slathered in Icing
16

Warm Chipotle Pecan Syrup & Whipped Cream Cheese
19

Loaded with Spinach & Fresh Ricotta. With an Arugula Salad Just Drizzled with Lemon Vinaigrette
18

Italian Sausage or Mixed Mushrooms? In an Iron Skillet with San Marzano Tomato, Eggs & Whipped Ricotta! Over Crispy Potatoes
20

You Say Benedict, We Say “Marco!” House Foccacia Layered with Parmesan, Pesto, Prosciutto, Hollandaise & a Poached Egg. Yum
22

Simple. Classic. Fresh Mozzarella & Basil atop San Marzano Tomato
20

Prosciutto and Arugula Lightly Kissed by Lemon & Olive Oil
25

Crispy Pancetta & a Runny Egg with Creamy Bechamel
22

*These items may be served raw or undercooked based on your specification, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Hospitality Included

The CHP (Creating Happy People) Service Fee included in your total supports the entire team behind your experience.

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Osteria Marco: A Denver Staple for Classic Italian Food

The Story of OM

Bringing delight and discovery to Larimer Square.

Wide striped black and white awnings greet passersby as both a tribute to the original grocer’s shop that stood at 1453 Larimer in the 1880’s and as a nod to the traditional bold butchers’ cloth. Pigs—in metal on the street and in canvas as within the osteria—were crafted by Denver artist Quang Ho and ironsmith Michael Mancerella, not only as additional tribute to the butcher (and the wares found within Osteria Marco) but to bring luck and good fortune to all who enter. With our classic hand-tossed Italian pizza, homemade pasta, and extensive and accessible wine selection, house crafted meats and cheeses, and rustic elegance—Marco carries on the tradition of a classic osteria—a place where an upscale chef might flip a few pizzas; where great food, fabulous wine, and laughing friends connect to experience the Italian table.

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